Writing
发酵 (fā jiào) — how to say "to ferment" in Chinese
发酵
To ferment
verb
Character composition
发
to emit, to develop
酵
ferment, leaven
Radicals / Keys
又
Again
#29 · yòu · 2 strokes
酉
Wine
#164 · yǒu · 7 strokes
Collocations
发酵时间
fā jiào shí jiān
fermentation time
自然发酵
zì rán fā jiào
natural fermentation
发酵过程
fā jiào guò chéng
fermentation process
Examples
葡萄酒的发酵过程需要控制温度。
The fermentation process of wine requires temperature control.
面包需要发酵。
Bread needs fermentation.
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Frequently asked questions
How to say ferment in Chinese?
"to ferment" in Chinese is 发酵 (fā jiào).
What does 发酵 mean in English?
发酵 (fā jiào) means "To ferment".
How is 发酵 pronounced?
It is pronounced fā jiào (written as fa jiao, fajiao). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to ferment" in Chinese characters?
It is written 发酵: 发 has 5 strokes, 酵 has 14 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 发酵?
发酵 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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